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Michigan AG sues to stop Trump from dismantling Department of Education
Attorney General Dana Nessel is fighting to protect essential services for Michigan students as Trump attempts to slash half the workforce at the US Department of Education.
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Michigan’s education board passes resolution condemning Trump orders to ‘defund’ public education
The State Board of Education has passed a resolution condemning executive orders and directives by the Trump administration designed to “dismantle public education, weaken civil rights protections, and destabilize the economic security of hardworking families.”
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Help transform fire-damaged school that pioneered Black education in MI
Michigan’s historic Ferry Street School, where Sojourner Truth once spoke, will become a memorial park through a crowdfunding campaign.
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Beloved Lafayette Coney Island reopens after rat infestation
Historic Detroit eatery Lafayette Coney Island reopens after addressing health concerns.
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13 free things to do in Detroit
Looking for budget-friendly things to do in Detroit? Add these 13 Detroit-area experiences to your bucket list, because they’re totally free!
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Michigan’s dairy farm apprenticeships are on the federal chopping block—like this one for Spanish speakers
An estimated 80% of dairy workers speak Spanish. These apprenticeships were opening up career opportunities in rural Michigan—until Trump’s federal cuts started, impacting farmers across the state.
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Most pre-rolled joints are trash. This Detroit-based cannabis lab is fixing that.
Tired of dry pre-rolled joints that hit like sawdust? Freds Lab is rolling up something actually worth smoking. No trim, no shake, no bullshit—just real joints with fresh, sticky flower.
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Join the Dodge Park Farmers Market: 2025 vendor spaces open
Explore the Dodge Park Farmers Market 2025! Vendor applications are open now. Join us for a vibrant community experience.
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That one time in Michigan: When we established one of the most isolated national parks
It’s been nearly 100 years since Congress authorized one of the country’s most beautiful and remote national parks.
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Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan’s first Black governor
Garlin Gilchrist II, a Democrat from Detroit who is Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor, announced he’s jumping into the crowded 2026 race for governor on Tuesday.
